A new paper revealed that human activities are making Earth's air, soil and freshwater saltier, which could pose an 'existential threat' if current trends continue. Geologic and hydrologic processes ...

One of the most well-known benefits of black salt is its support for digestion. It is traditionally used to reduce symptoms ...

We tend to think of salt as the ingredient that makes our chips and popcorn taste delicious. But its use extends way beyond that. It’s a key component of water treatments and road gritting. It’s in ...

Every morning, I pad down the stairs, take a shot of the liquid probiotic Symprove while the kettle boils, squeeze some lemon into my mug, add a pinch of salt, and pour in hot water in to make a zingy ...

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“Salt is easily the most important thing chefs keep in the kitchen,” says Robert Hartman, chef de cuisine at Saint Theo’s restaurant in New York City. It helps bring out the natural flavors in food, ...

That trendy salt therapy spa popping up in your neighborhood might have more scientific merit than skeptics assume. While many wellness trends come and go with little evidence to support their claims, ...